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KW03 TFX

2002 Mercedes Smart

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,168 mi
Last recorded88,168 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 TFX
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 88,168 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 86,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake low on effort

slight oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 82,146 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 82,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 68,813 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,404 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 50,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag light on

Pass 28 Aug 2010 38,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,700 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,797 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 28,996 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 28,797 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Smart?

Based on 1,296 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
4,017
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 89
Stop lamp not working 49
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 38
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 34
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KW03 TFX is a 2002 Mercedes Smart in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Mercedes Smart fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW03 TFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Smart typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes Smart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KW03 TFX registered?

KW03 TFX is a 2002 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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